Age characteristics
Children at this age relate well to other children and are very enthusiastic. They understand the idea of a birthday party, and can anticipate it months in advance. They tend to latch on to their closest friends so make sure to invite them. Kids at this age also tend to like helping with the planning so give them the opportunity to help throw their favorite birthday party.
Guest list
Many children at this age are in school or pre-school so your guest list can be made up of your child’s schoolmates. Although many children are in school and used to being away from their parents, some children may need to be accompanied by an adult.
Length of party
1-1 1/2 hours
Entertainment for age
This age group has short attention spans, so the entertainment program for the party should consist of a few different activities- around five. A mixture of hands-on and learning is always a great combo. Children at this age can participate in the Bake-a-Cake party, our best selling party.
Games
BINGO
Simon Says
Duck-Duck-Goose
Candy hunt
Relay Races
Shoe Mix Up
Wheelbarrow Race
I Spy
Safety for age
Make sure the party area is childproof and have a couple of adults on hand to help keep children together and the party organized.
Knights of the Round Table Party
Birthday Child’s Starring Role
Start off your child’s special day by knighting him for
his valiant efforts to grow a whole year older. If he wants to dress up, this is a great
Costume that is comfortable enough for him to wear all day as he defeats his birthday challenges.
Party Settings
If there is a medieval restaurant in your city, such as Medieval Times, consider making reservations there. Otherwise, your home is already your castle. Use swaths of richly colored fabrics to cover walls and furniture. Drape some red fabric over your birthday child’s throne.
Send out knight themed Knight Invitations well ahead of time to ensure that all the knights will be present at the round table.
Party Fun & Games
As each guest arrives, present him with a
Knight Helmet . This will come in handy during the Excalibur
Scavenger Hunt which you can create around your house or back yard. Have the children look for the missing king’s crown by providing a multitude of clues.
Party Leader
Invite a storyteller to weave a wondrous tale of loyalty and valor. Perhaps an older, stately friend can dress as King Arthur and regale partygoers with tales of his round table.
Party Tunes
Explore your local record store for a collection of minstrel music to fit the medieval mood.
Party Refreshments
Serve food fit for a king, or at least an energetic knight. Chicken or Turkey drumsticks, sword shaped bread sticks, a castle shaped cake perhaps, and serve the drinks in these rich Goblets
Party Finale
While guests are devouring the royal feast, ask a grown up friend to help hide chocolate gold coins around the party room. Then announce Robin Hood’s Hunt for Gold and let your good thieves fill their sacks with riches. If your knights are brave enough, maybe they can get their very own knightly Heraldry Tattoos
Birthday Presents & Favors
Each child can wear home his helmet and carry along his own sack of collected treasures, including chocolate gold coins and jewel hard candy.
Party Tips
Have extra treats on hand to help fill the bags of knights who don’t find as many treasures.
